Nikita, 18, a first-year student of Institute of Home Science and Economics at Hauz Khas, was heading towards Karkardooma Metro station on her scooty when the duo riding amotorcycle snatched her bag and sped away around 7 AM.

"The girl fell down but later gathered courage and chased the snatchers on her scooty. She finally caught up with the duo when they hit a car," a police spokesperson said.

"A passersby helped Nikita catch the duo who had sustained injuries after hitting the car. Nikita also suffered inury in her leg," he added. Police arrived on the spot following a PCR call and took the injured to hospital.